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New EXILIM Engine 2.0 for high-class image quality
New CCD shift system actually mechanically compensates for camera shake.
Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed.
Auto Tracking AF follows and focuses on moving subjects automatically
H.264 codec high-quality movie recording
230,400 pixel 2.5-inch high-resolution, high-brightness monitor screen
EXILIM speed and stylishness
Up to 33.2 times* zoom
HD zoom combines with 7X optical zoom for total zoom capabilities of 33.2X* that deliver intimate close-ups of faraway action. A new zoom switch provides two zoom speeds (fast and slow) which you can select to meet the needs of the type of scene you are trying to shoot.
*When shooting VGA size image
Specifications
Effective Pixels 7.20 million
Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (total pixels: 7.41 million)
Image File Format Still images: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2), DCF standard, DPOF compliant
Movies: H.264/AVC, MOV format (Motion JPEG, AVI format when the image quality setting is “LP”)
Audio: WAV (stereo)
Recording Media Built-in flash memory (image area: 11.6 MB),
SDHC Memory Card / SD Memory Card / Multimedia Card / Multimedia Card plus compatible
Image Size (Pixels) Still images: 3072×2304, 3072×2048 (3:2),
2560×1920, 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 640×480
Movies: 848×480 (UHQ Wide/HQ Wide),
640×480 (UHQ/HQ/Normal), 320×240 (LP)
Data Size
Still images Image Size
(Pixels)
Image Quality /
Recording Time
File Size Built-in Flash Memory (11.6MB) SD Memory Card 256MB *1
7M
3072×2304
Fine
Normal
Economy
Approx.
4.3MB
2.31MB
1.57MB
Approx.
2 shots
5 shots
7 shots
Approx.
56 shots,
105 shots,
155 shots
VGA
640×480
Fine
Normal
Economy
Approx.
330KB
190KB
140KB
Approx.
35 shots
61 shots
84 shots
Approx.
738 shots
1282 shots
1740 shots
Movies UHQ
640×480
Maximum Recording Time per File
(4 GB)*2
Approx. 6.0 Megabits per Second
(30 frames/second)
Approx. 16 seconds Approx. 5 minutes,
35 seconds
UHQ Wide
848×480
Approx. 7.2 Megabits per Second
(30 frames/second)
Approx. 13 seconds Approx. 4 minutes,
38 seconds
HQ
640×480
Approx. 3.0 Megabits per Second
(30 frames/second)
Approx. 32 seconds Approx. 11 minutes,
15 seconds
HQ Wide
848×480
Approx. 3.6 Megabits per Second
(30 frames/second)
Approx. 27 seconds Approx. 9 minutes,
21 seconds
Normal
640×480
Approx. 1.5 Megabits per Second
(30 frames/second)
Approx. 1 minute, 5 seconds Approx. 22 minutes, 28 seconds
LP
320×240
Motion JPEG
Approx. 2.4 Megabits per Second
(15 frames/second)
Approx. 39 seconds Approx. 13 minutes, 34 seconds
*1. When using Panasonic (Matsushita) 256 MB card.
*2. Within limits of memory and battery life.
Operating Speed Power on to first shot: approximately 1.2 second*3
Shutter release time lag: approximately 0.008 second*3
Image playback: 0.1 second/image
Shot to shot time: approximately 1.0 seconds*3*4
Continuous shutter: approximately 0.7-second intervals*4
High-speed continuous shutter and Rapid Flash: approximately 3 frames per second
*3. With built-in flash off
*4. With image size set at 3072x2304 and using normal image quality
Lens/Focal Distance F3.4 to 5.3, f=6.3 to 44.1mm (equivalent to approximately 38 to 266mm on a 35mm film camera), 12 lenses in 9 groups, including aspherical lens
Zoom 7X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (Image size: 3072x2304 pixels, 28X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus,
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Infinity Mode, Manual Focus
AF Area: Spot, Multi or Tracking; with AF assist lamp
Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus: 30cm*5 to ∞, Macro: 10cm to 40cm*5, Infinity Mode: ∞, Manual Focus: 10cm*5 to ∞
*5. Range is affected by optical zoom.
Exposure Control Metering: Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Exposure: Program AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Exposure Compensation: -2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutter
Program AE: 1/2 to 1/800 second, Aperture Priority AE: 1 to 1/800 second, Shutter Speed Priority AE and Manual Exposure: 60 to 1/800 second,
Aperture F3.4/4.6/9.2*6; auto switching
*6. Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. F9.2 is the aperture when an ND filter is being used.
White Balance Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Sensitivity Still images: Auto*7, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800
Movies: Auto
*7. Maximum sensitivity is ISO1600 when “High Sensitivity” BEST SHOT scene is selected.
Recording Functions Still images; still images with audio (maximum around 30 seconds); macro; self-timer; continuous shutter (normal speed, high speed, rapid flash), BEST SHOT, movies with audio (Normal Movie, Short Movie, Past Movie, Movie BEST SHOT), voice recording
Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Soft Flash, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range: approx. 0.1 to 2.2 m (W), approx. 1.0 to 1.4 m (T)
Rapid Flash: approx. 0.4 to 2.1 m (W), approx. 1.0 to 1.4 m (T)
Monitor Screen 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, 230,400 pixels (960×240)
Timekeeping Functions Date and time: Recorded with image data; Auto Calendar: To 2049
On-image time stamp function
World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones, City name, date, time, summer time
Input/Output Terminals USB cradle connector, USB2.0 (Hi-Speed) compatible
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50) ×1
Battery Life Approx. 240 still images*8 (CIPA Standards)
Continuous playback: approx 6 hr. (still images)
Continuous recording: approx 1 hr. 40 min. (movie)
Continuous recording: approx 4 hr. 20 min. (voice recording)
*8. Auto Mode, standard brightness monitor setting
Dimensions 95.5 (W) x 59.8 (H) x 25.5 (D) mm (excluding projections, 20.8 mm at thinnest part)
Weight Approximately 149 g (excluding battery and accessories)
Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery, USB cradle, USB cable, AV cable, Special AC adaptor, AC power cord, strap, CD-ROM
Computer Connection Requirements
Windows • Windows® Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98
• Requires USB port equipped as standard
Macintosh • Mac OS® 9 or X
• With MacOS® 9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, you can use the standard operating system USB driver.
• Requires USB port equipped as standard
Movie Playback Requirements
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to use your computer to play back movies recorded with this camera.
Windows PC • Operating System: Microsoft Windows® Vista, XP or 2000
• CPU: Pentium M 1GHz or higher/Pentium 4 2GHz or higher
• Required Software: QuickTime 7, DirectX 9.0c
Macintosh • Operating System: Mac OS® X 10.3.9 or greater
• Required Software: QuickTime 7
Important!
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Even if your computer meets the minimum requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies.
• It is recommended that you download the movies to your computer before playing them.
Minimum Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software
Windows® Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM 3.1 (Image Import and Management)
Operating System: Windows(R) Vista, XP, or 2000
Photo Transport 1.0 (Image Transfer to Camera Software)
Operating System: Windows(R) Vista, XP, 2000, Me, or 98
Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD 3.2 (English Version: Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD) (Movie Editing, Video CD Creation Software)
Operating System: Windows(R) Vista, XP, or 2000
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. © 2007 Apple Computer Inc. All rights reserved.
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